2026 World Cup qualifiers – Senegal vs. Mauritania: Date, time, TV channels and head-to-head record | OneFootball

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Everything you need to know about Senegal – Mauritania

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The Lions of Teranga, led by coach Pape Thiaw, are targeting victory in their final match against Mauritania to officially book their ticket to the 2026 World Cup, which will take place next year in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.On the previous matchday, Senegal demolished South Sudan with a 5-0 win, with Ismaïla Sarr netting a brace. Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, and Cherif Ndiaye added the other three goals.This emphatic victory strengthened Senegal's grip at the top of Group B, confirmed their attacking prowess, and boosted their chances of qualifying for the World Cup.

Group B standings

Senegal leads Group B with 21 points from 9 matches, closely followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo with 19 points.Sudan sits third with 13 points, while Togo and Mauritania are tied with 7 points each. South Sudan brings up the rear with just 4 points.

Match date and time

The Senegal – Mauritania clash will take place at the Abdoulaye Wade Stadium in Diamniadio on Tuesday, October 14, with kick-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. GMT.

Broadcast channels

The match will be broadcast live on beIN Sports across the Middle East and North Africa, as well as on CANAL+ Afrique and SuperSport for the rest of the continent. Fans in France can follow the action on L’Équipe Live Foot, while the official FIFA+ platform and RTS 1 in Senegal will also provide coverage.

Senegal vs. Mauritania: A favorable history for the Lions

Senegal has dominated the head-to-head record against Mauritania. The two sides have met 19 times, with Senegal claiming 13 wins, 5 draws, and just a single victory for Mauritania.Their most recent encounter was on June 9, 2024, during World Cup qualifying, where Senegal secured a 1-0 win.